Understanding the GST Value Chain

• Identifying GST touchpoints across business operations and their impact on GST reporting

Designing Effective GST Controls Across the Organisation

• Front-end and progressive controls at the entity, transactional (supplies and purchases), and GST reporting levels
• How controls support accurate GST reporting and audit readiness

Applying a Practical Approach to Zero-Rating of Supplies

• A layman’s framework for determining when goods and/or services qualify for zero-rating (0% GST)
• Common pitfalls and audit risks

Managing Input Tax Claims More Effectively

• Key considerations for input tax recovery
• Common errors, including claims relating to platform and digital purchases

Navigating Petty Cash and Staff Claims

• GST treatment, documentation expectations and audit red flags
• Practical controls to minimise errors

IRAS Audit Focus Areas and Risk Management

• Key areas of scrutiny and recurring audit findings
• Practical strategies to manage and mitigate audit risks

Leveraging Digital Tools to Support GST Reporting

• Using technology to enhance accuracy, consistency and control in GST compliance

GST InvoiceNow Readiness

• Understanding GST implications and preparing systems and processes for InvoiceNow adoption;
• Key roles and responsibilities of GST registered business; and
• How to get ready

Managing Errors Through the GST Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP)

• When and how to make disclosures
• Minimising penalties and surcharges arising from incorrect GST treatment

By the end of the workshop, you will:

• Gain a refreshed and structured perspective on managing GST return preparation and lodgement more effectively;
• Develop a clearer understanding of how IRAS conducts GST audits, including common focus areas and expectations;
• Be equipped with practical insights into the top 10 GST audit considerations frequently raised by IRAS;
• Learn how to design and apply GST controls to mitigate risks arising from GST return preparation and filing;
• Refine existing GST reporting approaches to improve accuracy, consistency and audit defensibility; and
• Understand what “good” GST reporting looks like in practice, and how to move closer to best-in-class compliance outcomes

As part of our commitment towards minimizing carbon footprint and contributing to a healthier planet, we will only be issuing the soft copy of the training materials.

The training materials will be emailed to you 2 days before the workshop. Charging points are available in the training room to charge your digital device.

Date : 12 November 2026 ( Thursday )

Time : 9am –5pm

Venue : Hotel venue to be advised

Fee : SGD 470

• Tax Professionals
• Accounting and Finance Professionals
• Anyone interested in putting in place or tightening GST controls to minimise GST risk arising from GST return(s) lodgement

Richard heads the GST Division in RSM Tax Pte Ltd (“RSM”). He has more than 25 years of experience in GST with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Deloitte & Touche LLP, United Test and Assembly Center Ltd (UTAC) and RSM. His diverse background and work exposure with the tax authority, professional and commercial firms allow him to share with seminar participants a balanced view and approach towards GST risk management and compliance.

Richard has spoken at public seminars in Singapore and Malaysia on topics such as Understanding Goods & Services Tax, Managing GST Risks, GST for SME, the GST Assisted Self-help Kit (ASK) and Malaysia GST. He is also an Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals ( SCTP ).